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jean-baptiste vaquette de gribeauval

1715 - 1789

Breves datos

  • Died: 1789
  • Top 3 works:
    • Modelo reducido de cañón de asiento de 24 libras sobre affût de coste, sistema Gribeauval
    • Modèle réduit de mortier de 10 pouces à l
    • Modèle réduit de canon de campagne de 4 livres sur affût, système Gribeauval
  • Art period: Edad Moderna
  • Museums on APS: Musée de l'Armée
jean-baptiste vaquette de gribeauval was a french artillery officer and engineer who revolutionised the french cannon, creating a new production system that allowed for lighter, more uniform guns without sacrificing range. his gribeauval system superseded the de vallière system. these guns proved essential to french military victories during the napoleonic wars. gribeauval is credited as the earliest known advocate for the interchangeability of gun parts. he is thus one of the principal influences on the later development (over many decades by many people) of interchangeable manufacture.